1. Revolutionary War Images

2. What does this flag symbolize?

3. What does this painting state about the Patriots?

4. Where did the war begin?

5. What was the Declaration of Independence? When was it signed?

6. 56 Patriots Declaring their Independence from England, July 4, 1776

7. Washington crossing the Delaware River Dec
Washington crossing the Delaware River Dec. 25, 1776 for a surprise attack on the Hessians at Trenton

8. Why did Washington attack Trenton on Christmas day?

9. Washington needed to win a battle so his men would re-enlist.
The Hessians would not be expecting an attack on the day after Christmas because British troops didn’t fight in the winter time.
Washington needed a win because his men’s enlistments would be finished on December 31st.

10. Whose army? The British troops were known as Lobsterbacks.

11. Also known as Loyalists because they were loyal to the king.

12. Whose army? The Patriots also known as the Rebels

13. The March to Valley Forge Winter 1777-1778 in Pennsylvania

14. Baron Von Steuben Trains Washington’s troops at Valley Forge

15. Prayer at Valley Forge

16. Why is Washington praying?
His men have little food and supplies
His men have few clothes
They are freezing in the cold dying of malnutrition
Congress wants to get rid of Washington
Washington needs to train his men to become a fighting force

17. Who was Molly Pitcher?

18. A female revolutionary heroine
She served water to the men who were fighting
When her husband was killed, she put down her pitcher and began helping to man the cannons against the British.

19. What were some major battles in the South?

20. American General Nathaniel Greene Tactic: Draw Cornwallis’s troops away from the coast.

21. British General Cornwallis

22. General Cornwallis The British strategy was to take the South.
He chased General Greene until his supplies ran out.
He headed back to Yorktown to resupply.
Yorktown was surrounded by French and Americans.
Last battle of the war.

23. Where did the war end?

24. How did Washington die?

25. Mt. Rushmore: American Heroes. Who are they?